There are 5 ways to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether by train, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchangetrain Ccn
3h 47m$14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Central Station to Newcastlebus Brisbane
4h 5m$34–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Merewether158.3 km
2h 6mDrive 158.3 km
- Drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewethercar 158.3 km
2h 6m$29–41Line 420 bus, train, bus, line 22 bus
- Take the bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand Ebus 420
- Take the train from Burwood Station to Hornsby Stationtrain T9
- Take the bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand Bbus
- Take the bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Morgan St At Yule Rdbus 22 / ...
4h 17m$17–25
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether is to train which costs $14 - $21 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether. However, there are services departing from Sydney International Airport and arriving at Ridge St At Mitchell St via Central Station and Customs House, Watt St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sydney Airport (SYD) station to Merewether. However, there are services departing from Central Station and arriving at Newcastle Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Merewether is 180 km. The road distance is 158.3 km.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $14 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether, including transfers.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Central Station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether train services, operated by Intercity Trains, depart from Central Station.
The best way to get from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $14 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Sydney Airport (SYD), Australia and Merewether, NSW, Australia?
Intercity Trains operates a train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $10–13 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Central Station to Newcastle twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Premier Motor Service also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Newcastle Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–13
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Phone
- 131 500
- [email protected]
- Website
- transport.nsw.gov.au
Train from Burwood Station to Hornsby Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneytrains
- Adult one-way
- $4–7
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/
- Schedules at
- https://www.greyhound.com.au/timetables
- Early Bird
- $35–55
- Advantage
- $35–55
- Flexible
- $40–60
- Phone
- 13 34 10
- [email protected]
- Website
- premierms.com.au
Bus from Central Station to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://premierms.com.au/
- Phone
- 02 8118 7102
- [email protected]
- Website
- transitsystems.com.au
Bus from Sydney Airport, Terminal 1 International to Burwood Station, Burwood Rd, Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://www.transitsystems.com.au/sydney-nsw-bus-information
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Bus from Hornsby Station Taxi Rank, Station St to Newcastle Interchange, Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/
- Schedules at
- https://transportnsw.info/routes/train
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- newcastletransport.info
Bus from Newcastle Interchange, Stand A to Morgan St At Yule Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://newcastletransport.info/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Sydney-SYD to Merewether
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Newcastle station.
Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether train services, operated by Intercity Trains, arrive at Newcastle Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Merewether.
There are 498+ hotels available in Merewether.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sydney Airport (SYD) and Merewether. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.